Nigeria’s preparation for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of
Nations in Egypt is set to begin in full swing with the arrival of its players
for training.
Mikel is returning for national team assignment after
almost a year. The former Chelsea star last featured for the Super Eagles in
their last group game of the Russia 2018 World Cup against Argentina.
According to the updates from the Nigeria Football
Federation, those that have arrived alongside Mikel are Leon Balogun, Jamilu
Collins, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Oghenekaro
Etebo, John Ogu and Victor Osimhen.
The others that are being expected in Asaba are Francis
Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi, Ola Aina, Abdullahi Shehu, William
Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo and Wilfred Ndidi.
Ahmed Musa, Henry Onyekuru, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Paul
Onuachu, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Samuel Chukwueze are, however, yet to arrive in
Asaba as at the time of this report.
Nigeria returns to the AFCON after missing out on
back-to-back editions in 2015 and 2017.
The Super Eagles will test their might against Zimbabwe at
the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Saturday, June 8 before tackling Senegal in their
last friendly in Ismailia on Sunday, June 16.
Three-time Africa champions, Nigeria, are in Group B at the
AFCON 2019 and they would be facing Madagascar, Burundi and Guinea in the
preliminary stage.
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